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Russia's energy leverage faces unprecedented pressure as sanctions, Ukrainian drone strikes, and Europe's legal gas phase-out compress Moscow's options.
UNRWA fires 70 Gaza staff members amid long-standing Israeli claims the agency collaborates with Hamas, though it says dismissals are not an admission.
Automatic gratuities at World Cup restaurants spark debate as operators weigh protecting tipped workers against potential consumer backlash over fees.
Convicted killer Mackenzie Shirilla now works as a food service worker in Ohio prison while serving life for the 2022 crash that killed two people.
Twitch streamer Hasan Piker rallied for socialist candidates Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier ahead of New York's June 23 primary.
Sammy Gravano discusses his complicated relationship with John Gotti in the Fox Nation documentary "Gotti's Guy."
Steven McBee Jr. says his father's federal prison sentence for fraud was a surprising blessing that helped their family reprioritize what matters most.
Former university president says institutions must reject ideological capture and return to forming citizens capable of American self-government.
U.S. Men's National Team World Cup fans bring patriotic maximalism to SoFi Stadium with Uncle Sam hats, Rocky IV robes, and red, white and blue gear.
Broadcast networks face criticism for soft coverage of Democrat Senate nominee Graham Platner's scandals, including a Nazi tattoo and abuse claims.
Peter M. Hoffman, who hired Jose Menendez at Carolco Pictures, shares his perspective on the 1989 killings in memoir "Karmic Winds" and doubts abuse claims.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner faces conservative backlash after posting about Elon Musk becoming the world's first trillionaire.
Senate's bipartisan AICOA bill aims to stop Amazon from rigging its marketplace, taxing sellers up to 50 cents on every dollar and inflating prices.
Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years for fatally stabbing Austin Metcalf at a Texas high school track meet in 2025.
Richmond's democratic socialist leaders have long targeted Chevron, but residents worry pushing the oil giant too far could cost jobs and revenue.
A 30-year-old woman suffered serious injuries to her arm and leg after a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach, the latest in a string of incidents.
Gad Saad describes a secretive late-night meeting with Elon Musk in Austin, Texas, involving security checkpoints that made him feel like James Bond.
House Democrats claim the Karmelo Anthony guilty verdict highlights racism in the criminal justice system, citing concerns about jury selection and race.
Yaroslav Vishnevski convicted on five federal counts after authorities found ghost gun 3D printing operation and illegal silencers from China.
Christian Pulisic was subbed out at halftime during the USMNT's World Cup opener against Paraguay with no official reason initially given for the change.
Veteran WABC-TV anchor Bill Ritter reveals early-stage Alzheimer's diagnosis, ending his more than two-decade run behind the New York news desk.
Folarin Balogun becomes the first American player since 1930 to score multiple goals in a World Cup game as Team USA beats Paraguay 4-1 at home.
Brewers righty Jacob Misiorowski threw the fastest pitch ever by a starter at 104.5 mph against the Phillies, with all five pitches topping 103 mph.
The USMNT kicked off their World Cup bid against Paraguay in Los Angeles, taking an early lead through a Damián Bobadilla own goal in under 10 minutes.
President Donald Trump announced a U.S. military strike that killed Tren de Aragua leader Niño Guerrero, calling it retribution for victims of violent crime.